If you come to visit us at Château La Clarière in the heat of summer, we’re sure to offer you a well-chilled glass of rosé. It’s a must, even if you’re a red wine drinker. And when the pink is this good, it would be foolish to resist. We don’t usually have enough grapes to make any sizeable quantity (the rest is reserved for our claret), but the wine has such a following that we always ensure we make some.

It’s a 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, fermented very slowly and cold in stainless steel tanks. That way we capture the delicate summer berry fruit and zippy citrus freshness. You can breathe in all its lovely aromas, too. It really is as pretty and crisp as its label suggests, and is delicious solo and versatile with food.

Aquarius is one of the great wines made by the McPherson clan. You may know the name – they are the incredible team behind our bestselling The Full Fifteen. There’s no end to the talents of Chief Winemaker Jo Nash who has a long list of accolades to her name and crafts this excellent rosé too. It’s dominated by Shiraz, with supporting roles from Sangiovese and Petit Verdot – all carefully selected from Central Victoria.

The juice is quickly run off the grape skins to obtain a good kick of pink, then cool fermented for the perfect balance of freshness and fruit-filled flavour. Bright, zestful and dry with aromas of raspberries, strawberries and a touch of white pepper spice. Chill down well, sip solo, or pair with a quiche or Thai curry.

How do you make Zinfandel Blush? There’s no punchline, just a rosé style that’s California’s signature pink. The name, Pink Darner, refers to the delicate dragonfly you can see skimming over the vineyards in sunny California, and on the label! Easy-going Pink Darner is made from fruit sourced in the Central Valley’s Lodi. This region has long been considered the spot where the quality to value ratio is at its best.

Home to some of California’s oldest Zinfandel plantings, you can be sure Pink Darner is going to be a fruity, oh-so-refreshing wine. The kind of off-dry rosé you can enjoy as a treat at any time of the year. Pour yourself a glass and revel in the strawberry, watermelon dream that’ll whisk you straight to the Sunshine State.